Head-to-head comparison · 2026
FTMO vs The5ers Futures
Side-by-side on the metrics that actually matter: true cost to funded, drawdown type, profit split and payout speed.
Market
Forex / CFD
Futures
Founded
2014
2016
Total cost to funded
$364
Best$100
Eval cost
$364
$100
Activation fee
-
-
Pricing model
One-time
One-time
Challenge type
1-Step
1-Step
Drawdown type
Static
EOD
Max profit split
90%
Best100%
First profit
90% reward share
Fee refunded on 3rd payout
Payout speed
On demand / bi-weekly
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Max account
Best$2.0M
$500K
Consistency rule
Best day max 50% of profit
40% per position
News trading
Allowed
Allowed
Platforms
MT4DXtradecTraderMT5
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Strengths & watch-outs
FTMO
Strengths
- One of the longest-running, best-known prop firms
- Single-step evaluation with no time limit
- 90% reward share, no activation fee
Watch-outs
- Priced in euros: EUR 319 for 50K (about $364)
- Fee is non-refundable on the 1-Step
- 3% daily loss limit and a 50% best day rule
The5ers Futures
Strengths
- Low one-time fee, refunded on your 3rd payout
- EOD drawdown, no activation fee, can pass in one day
- Scale up to $500K once funded
Watch-outs
- 40% consistency rule per position, evaluation and funded
- Tight 4% ($2,000) max loss
- Funded stage has its own 4% profit target
🐨 PropKoala verdict
The5ers Futures is cheaper to get funded at $100 total. Both use EOD or static drawdown, a plus for both.
This verdict is generated from our verified data. Always check each firm's current terms before purchasing.
Figures are list prices for the 50K account, last updated Sep 2026. Verify all details directly with each firm before purchasing. PropKoala may earn affiliate commissions. Trading involves substantial risk.